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To the extent they've crossed paths in the NFL, Patrick Mahomes and Zach Ertz have been on opposite sides. That didn't stop the veteran tight end from reaching out to the quarterback as they both recovered from major knee injuries.
The Giants have Braxton Berrios listed first at punt returner, and his preseason work made the logic easy to see. […]
The post “I Don’t Hold Any Grudge”: Robert Saleh Makes Feelings Clear on Facing Jets in Week 1 After Brutal Firing appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Seattle just made Devon Witherspoon the highest-paid cornerback in football, Washington lost its left tackle, and Aaron Donald keeps working out in Los Angeles.
Commanders running back Jerome Ford was active and available to start Friday’s preseason game against Miami. Somewhere during Washington’s 20-7 victory over the Dolphins, the veteran’s status changed. He suffered a hamstring injury, head coach Dan Quinn said, that proved to be a serious one. It resulted in the Commanders placing him on injured […]
I approached Pittsburgh Steelers training camp differently this year. Instead of 2-3 short trips, I stayed in the Laurel Highlands for a full week and capped it by attending the Steelers’ first preseason game against the Green Bay Packers. I’ll cover the game first then give my impressions of Steelers training camp under new head […]
The Indianapolis Colts signing Keenan Allen is great for the team and two specific members of the organization, but maybe not great for two other players.
The Packers lost to the Steelers in their first preseason by the score of something-to-something. It’s preseason. The final score does not matter. There are two main things I truly care about when it comes to preseason:1. Were there any injuries?2. How did the players look on an individual basis? Point 2 is a little […]
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Jaguars fans and fans across the country. Jaguars fans — who impressed you most in Saturday’s preseason game against the New Orleans Saints? It’s the preseason for all of us, so I don’t […]
It remains “fluid” whether Jason Kelce will join some game broadcasts.
After orchestrating 19 straight winning seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers, the NFL community was divided when former head coach Mike Tomlin decided to walk away. He didn’t stay away too long, though, embracing a new role as an analyst with NBC. But after being a football coach for 31 years, Tomlin is a rookie once […] The post “I’m Nervous”: Mike Tomlin Admits “Anxiety” as New NBC Role Forces Him to Become a “Novice” appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Zac Taylor took the Cincinnati Bengals to Super Bowl LVI. Lately, though, the wins haven’t followed. Now, a two-time Super Bowl champion says Cincinnati isn’t planning to fire Taylor next season. They’re planning to pay him to leave. “So now, Zac, you have to get it done. He’s the most experienced coach in the AFC […] The post Bengals Will Pay Zac Taylor To “Get Him Out” Next Season, Says 2x Super Bowl Champ appeared first on EssentiallySports .
OXNARD, Calif. — The Dallas Cowboys held a long special teams meeting Monday. Dallas gave up a 52-yard punt return late in the third quarter at Seattle and lost a muffed punt at its own 5 with 8:21 left. Neither possession produced points for the Seattle Seahawks, who lost 17-7. Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer watched […]
Position battles are always one of the top draws of any NFL offseason. That remains the case in 2026, as there are still a slew of high-profile roles still up for grabs after several weeks of training camp and the start of preseason play.
Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys are moving into the 2026 season with the weight of a 30-year Super Bowl drought on their shoulders. So, the legendary owner is leaving no stone unturned in exploring trade opportunities, even after having added Von Miller. “Yes, if we had an opportunity, I would be,” Jones said after […] The post Jerry Jones Leaves Door Open for Major Cowboys Trade Despite Von Miller Signing appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Just days after Fernando Mendoza’s impressive NFL debut intensified the conversation around the Las Vegas Raiders‘ quarterback situation, Kirk Cousins delivered the kind of practice that reminded everyone why Las Vegas entered camp with the veteran at the top of the depth chart. “Kirk Cousins was on fire with the team in red zone period […] The post Kirk Cousins “On Fire” During Practice as Fernando Mendoza Pushes for Raiders QB1 Spot appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The 5 best and 5 worst NFL teams on MNF since 2020.
With the 2026 Pittsburgh Steelers training camp officially in the books, it’s time to review what’s taken place over the last three weeks. My annual awards are back, examining everything big and small from my experience watching practice at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, Pa. This is based only on the training camp practices and […]
Minnesota Vikings rookie Demond Claiborne was hoping to make a good impression, but instead he looked like what he is -- a first-year player in the NFL.
Dallas Cowboys rookie pass rusher Malachi Lawrence stands to be the biggest winner from the Von Miller signing.
The San Francisco 49ers may have cut Australian punter Jack Bouwmeester, but he still might be there for the team's game in Melbourne.
Caedan Wallace graded sixth among all offensive linemen in preseason Week 1 — five days after joining the Miami Dolphins. The Patriots may regret this one.
With the Steelers breaking camp, national reporters are weighing in, with Albert Breer providing a surprising sleeper name. While he has been around for a bit, Julius Welschof doesn’t seem to have had a standout summer. As an International Pathway player, they have an extra roster sport for him. But he doesn’t seem any closer […]
An NFL analyst is overly impressed with one of the Pittsburgh Steelers late-round rookies. The post NFL Analyst Blown Away By Steelers Day 3 Rookie appeared first on Steelers Now .
Hello CSR! Welcome to Ask Brian, part one of your weekly Panthers fan mailbag for everyone! We’re a bit more deflated this week than in the past, as the Panthers put up a relative stinker against the Bills in a preseason game where the starters actually got some time to play. Unfortunately, on offense (arguably […]
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